Exal Iraheta
Latest News on Exal Iraheta:
AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE BODY OF WATER Kicks Off The 2025 OTR Season At Chance Theater (Jan 9, 2025)
Lortel Theatre Unveils Fall 2024 Lineup Featuring FEAST! & More (Sep 12, 2024)
Staged Redaing of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR Comes to the Chance Theater (Jun 21, 2024)
AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE BODY OF WATER Kicks Off The 2025 OTR Season At Chance Theater (Jan 9, 2025)
Lortel Theatre Unveils Fall 2024 Lineup Featuring FEAST! & More (Sep 12, 2024)
Staged Redaing of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR Comes to the Chance Theater (Jun 21, 2024)
BIO
Exal Iraheta is a Salvi-American playwright & screenwriter, born in Houston, TX now based in Chicago, IL. Sometimes humorous and often uncomfortable, his writing explores the intersections of innocence, queerness, Latinx realities, violence, and sex.
Exal earned an MFA from Northwestern University’s Writing for the Screen and Stage program in 2019, and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Film & Video Production in 2009. He has worked with several Chicago-based organizations as videographer and editor, media advisor, and film/video equipment instructor. His TV original pilots have received staged readings at The iO Theater, Annoyance Theatre, and The Crowd Theater.
Recently, his full length play They Could Give No Name was curated as part of Victory Gardens' 2019 Ignition Festival of New Plays, and his short play Open Venas received a production as part of Theater Masters’ 2019 Take Ten New York Short Play Festival. His full length play Rules of a Closed Door was a semi-finalist for the 2019 Activate: Midwest New Play Fest, with an excerpt reading at The Goodman Theater the previous year.
News
AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE BODY OF WATER Kicks Off The 2025 OTR Season At Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of at the very bottom of a body of water, written by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne and directed by Sara Guerrero.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025
Chance Theater has announced the staged reading of at the very bottom of a body of water, written by 2025 Resident Playwright Benjamin Benne and directed by Sara Guerrero.
Lortel Theatre Unveils Fall 2024 Lineup Featuring FEAST! & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
Lortel Theatre announced its Fall 2024 lineup featuring Michael Emerson, Jennifer Van Dyck, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024
Lortel Theatre announced its Fall 2024 lineup featuring Michael Emerson, Jennifer Van Dyck, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Staged Redaing of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR Comes to the Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
Chance Theater will host a special staged reading of 'Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,' a poignant new play written by the acclaimed Enid Graham. This event is part of Chance Theater's 'On the Radar' (OTR) series.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
Chance Theater will host a special staged reading of 'Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,' a poignant new play written by the acclaimed Enid Graham. This event is part of Chance Theater's 'On the Radar' (OTR) series.
Chance Theater Participates in the impACT Anaheim Giving Day
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
Anaheim’s official resident theater company has announced its participation in the impACT Anaheim Giving Day, a community-wide event dedicated to supporting local nonprofits and their impactful initiatives.
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
Anaheim’s official resident theater company has announced its participation in the impACT Anaheim Giving Day, a community-wide event dedicated to supporting local nonprofits and their impactful initiatives.
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals New Artistic Initiatives and Programming
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023
The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced several artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023
The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced several artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!
PlayGround-Chicago Season 2 Monday Night PlayGround Blasts Off Next Month with ORIGIN STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2023
Join PlayGround-Chicago for the start of their 2nd season with the Monday Night PlayGround series, featuring original short plays inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story.' The event will be held in-person and simulcast online on October 30th at 7pm CT.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2023
Join PlayGround-Chicago for the start of their 2nd season with the Monday Night PlayGround series, featuring original short plays inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story.' The event will be held in-person and simulcast online on October 30th at 7pm CT.
Staged Reading of SUCH SMALL HANDS by Adam Szymkowicz to Close Out 2023 OTR New Works Series at Chance Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, will present a staged reading of a brand new play to close out our 2023 OTR New Works Series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, will present a staged reading of a brand new play to close out our 2023 OTR New Works Series.
Chance Theater Presents WE AIN'T EVER GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON & PARFUNKEL STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2022
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present a workshop production of an original two-man folk musical parody as part of its 2022 OTR New Works Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2022
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present a workshop production of an original two-man folk musical parody as part of its 2022 OTR New Works Series.
Staged Reading Of Exal Iraheta's HONGO Comes to Chance Theater in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2022
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present a staged reading of a brand new mind-bending play as part of the 2022 OTR New Works Series.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2022
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, will present a staged reading of a brand new mind-bending play as part of the 2022 OTR New Works Series.
A Red Orchid Theatre Presents LAST HERMANOS, Beginning April 21
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022
A Red Orchid Theatre presents the World Premiere of Last Hermanos by Exal Iraheta, directed by Ismael Lara, Jr.. Last Hermanos runs April 21 – June 12, 2022 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N Wells in Chicago.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022
A Red Orchid Theatre presents the World Premiere of Last Hermanos by Exal Iraheta, directed by Ismael Lara, Jr.. Last Hermanos runs April 21 – June 12, 2022 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N Wells in Chicago.
A Red Orchid Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2021
A Red Orchid Theatre announces its 29th Season, kicking off the with the Chicago Premiere of The Moors by Jen Silverman, directed by Artistic Director and Ensemble Member Kirsten Fitzgerald and followed by the world premiere of Last Hermanos by Exal Iraheta.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2021
A Red Orchid Theatre announces its 29th Season, kicking off the with the Chicago Premiere of The Moors by Jen Silverman, directed by Artistic Director and Ensemble Member Kirsten Fitzgerald and followed by the world premiere of Last Hermanos by Exal Iraheta.
Goodman Theatre to Present Seven Readings of New Works By Goodman Playwrights Unit Members
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2021
Goodman Theatre's commitment to new work and emerging artists continues as dates are set for in-person readings of seven new works produced by Playwrights Unit members from the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 cohorts.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2021
Goodman Theatre's commitment to new work and emerging artists continues as dates are set for in-person readings of seven new works produced by Playwrights Unit members from the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 cohorts.
LAST HERMANOS to be Presented by A Red Orchid Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021
A Red Orchid Theatre will present Last Hermanos – an audio translation of a play in progress, written by Exal Iraheta and directed by Melanie Queponds. Last Hermanos runs April 23-May 16, 2021.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021
A Red Orchid Theatre will present Last Hermanos – an audio translation of a play in progress, written by Exal Iraheta and directed by Melanie Queponds. Last Hermanos runs April 23-May 16, 2021.
Random Acts Announces SCARY STORIES Extension Through 11/15
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2020
Random Acts has announced an extension for SCARY STORIES: DARK WEB. The on-demand horror experience will now remain available to stream through November 15 at RandomActsChicago.com. Access for as low as $1.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2020
Random Acts has announced an extension for SCARY STORIES: DARK WEB. The on-demand horror experience will now remain available to stream through November 15 at RandomActsChicago.com. Access for as low as $1.
Goodman Theatre Announces 2020/2021 Playwrights Unit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2020
Goodman Theatre's commitment to new work and commissioning emerging artists continues as four Chicago-based writers are announced as the 2020/2021 Playwrights Unit.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2020
Goodman Theatre's commitment to new work and commissioning emerging artists continues as four Chicago-based writers are announced as the 2020/2021 Playwrights Unit.
Random Acts Announces SCARY STORIES On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020
Random Acts presents SCARY STORIES: DARK WEB, an on-demand horror experience starting October 16. Tickets for the stream are Pay What You Can, with preorders beginning October 1.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2020
Random Acts presents SCARY STORIES: DARK WEB, an on-demand horror experience starting October 16. Tickets for the stream are Pay What You Can, with preorders beginning October 1.
Victory Gardens Announces IGNITION 2020
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2020
Victory Gardens Theater outgoing Artistic Director Chay Yew, Executive Artistic Erica Daniels announce the lineup for the 2020 IGNITION Festival of New Plays, including Black Like Me by Monty Cole, North Star by Georgette Kelly, Last Hermanos by Exal Iraheta, and Pivot by Alex Lubischer. The annual festival of new plays, now online for Summer 2020, will run from mid-June to mid-July with free readings of four new plays from Chicago playwrights on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm. Each reading will be followed by a a?oeCoffee with the Creatorsa?? chat at noon the following day.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2020
Victory Gardens Theater outgoing Artistic Director Chay Yew, Executive Artistic Erica Daniels announce the lineup for the 2020 IGNITION Festival of New Plays, including Black Like Me by Monty Cole, North Star by Georgette Kelly, Last Hermanos by Exal Iraheta, and Pivot by Alex Lubischer. The annual festival of new plays, now online for Summer 2020, will run from mid-June to mid-July with free readings of four new plays from Chicago playwrights on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm. Each reading will be followed by a a?oeCoffee with the Creatorsa?? chat at noon the following day.
Casting Announced For Random Acts' SCARY STORIES: ARE YOU AFRAID?
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2019
Random Acts presents SCARY STORIES: ARE YOU AFRAID?, featuring ten world premiere tales by some of the country's most exciting playwrights. Performances take place at Otherworld Theatre (3914 N. Clark).
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2019
Random Acts presents SCARY STORIES: ARE YOU AFRAID?, featuring ten world premiere tales by some of the country's most exciting playwrights. Performances take place at Otherworld Theatre (3914 N. Clark).
Random Acts Presents SCARY STORIES: ARE YOU AFRAID?
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019
Random Acts presents SCARY STORIES: ARE YOU AFRAID?, featuring ten world premiere tales by some of the country's most exciting playwrights. Performances take place at Otherworld Theatre (3914 N. Clark).
by Julie Musbach - Sep 9, 2019
Random Acts presents SCARY STORIES: ARE YOU AFRAID?, featuring ten world premiere tales by some of the country's most exciting playwrights. Performances take place at Otherworld Theatre (3914 N. Clark).
Victory Gardens Theater Announces Casting And Events For The 11th Anniversary IGNITION Festival of New Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2019
Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew, Executive Director Erica Daniels and Director of New Play Development Skyler Gray announce the lineup for the 11th Anniversary IGNITION Festival of New Plays, including The Tasters by Meghan Brown; The Gradient by Steph Del Rosso; [hieroglyph] by Erika Dickerson-Despenza; #NEWSLAVES by Keelay Gipson; Reckoning: Furies from a New Queer Nation by Geraldine Inoa; and They Could Give No Name by Exal Iraheta. The 2019 Festival runs August 2 -4, 2019 at Victory Gardens Theater, located at 2433 N Lincoln Avenue.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2019
Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew, Executive Director Erica Daniels and Director of New Play Development Skyler Gray announce the lineup for the 11th Anniversary IGNITION Festival of New Plays, including The Tasters by Meghan Brown; The Gradient by Steph Del Rosso; [hieroglyph] by Erika Dickerson-Despenza; #NEWSLAVES by Keelay Gipson; Reckoning: Furies from a New Queer Nation by Geraldine Inoa; and They Could Give No Name by Exal Iraheta. The 2019 Festival runs August 2 -4, 2019 at Victory Gardens Theater, located at 2433 N Lincoln Avenue.
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